About Karl Scheurer
Lived 1872 – 1929 (aged 57). Karl Scheurer was a Swiss politician, judge and lawyer.
Karl Scheurer (27 September 1872 – 14 November 1929) was a Swiss politician.
He was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on 11 December 1919 and died in office on 14 November 1929. He was affiliated with the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland.
During his time in office he held the Military Department (department of defence) and was President of the Confederation in 1923.
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Who was Karl Scheurer?
member of the Swiss Federal Council (1872-1929)
When was Karl Scheurer born?
Karl Scheurer was born on 27 September 1872 in Sumiswald.
When did Karl Scheurer die?
Karl Scheurer died on 14 November 1929 in Bern.
What was Karl Scheurer's occupation?
Karl Scheurer was a politician, judge and lawyer.
What nationality was Karl Scheurer?
Karl Scheurer was Swiss.
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